Version 15.6.22 of the @types/react package, released on February 13, 2019, provides TypeScript definitions for the React library. It follows the previous stable version, 15.6.21, released on November 28, 2018, continuing to offer essential type information for developers using React with TypeScript. Both versions are lightweight, with no listed dependencies, reflecting their role as definition files that complement the core React library. They are distributed under the MIT license and maintained within the DefinitelyTyped repository on GitHub, ensuring community-driven updates and improvements.
A subtle change is observed when comparing the two versions; the unpacked size of version 15.6.22 is slightly smaller at 171,034 bytes compared to 171,056 bytes of version 15.6.21. While the fileCount remains constant at four files, the reduced size might indicate minor optimizations or refinements in the type definitions. Developers leveraging TypeScript for React development should consider upgrading to version 15.6.22 to potentially benefit from these subtle improvements and ensure compatibility with the latest tooling and React versions. This is particularly valuable for enhanced type checking, autocompletion, and overall code maintainability in TypeScript-based React projects. The update is seamless as there are no breaking changes.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 15.6.22 of the package @types/react